Parts for your 2017 Toyota Crown-Steering bushes

2017 Toyota Crown steering bushes — are they actually used?

Short answer: no, not as a separate service item. On the 2017 Toyota Crown (S210 series), Toyota does not use replaceable “steering bushes” on the steering gear. The electric rack-and-pinion assembly is solid-mounted to the front subframe, and any isolation/compliance is built into the rack assembly or crossmember, not via separate rubber bushes that can be swapped out.

Referencing technical sources: Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) for S210 models (e.g., AWS210, GRS214) shows the steering gear supplied as a complete assembly (parts in the 44250‑xxxxx family) with mounting bolts and brackets, but no standalone “bush, steering gear” or “cushion, steering gear” listing. The Toyota Crown S210 Repair Manual (Steering – Electric Power Steering section, 2015–2018 coverage) specifies that the steering gear is a non‑serviceable unit — do not disassemble the housing — and outlines only bolt torque and positioning for installation, with no procedure for replacing rack mount bushes. Toyota’s GSIC/TIS service data mirrors this approach.

Why Toyota doesn’t use them here: the S210’s EPS is tuned for precise on-centre feel and NVH control. Solid mounting helps steering accuracy and assists with calibration for driver‑assist systems. Durability also improves because there are fewer compliance parts to fatigue. If there’s free play, wander or a knock that might be mistaken for worn “steering bushes”, the cause is usually elsewhere.

• Outer and inner tie rod ends (rack ends)
• Lower control arm bushes
• Sway bar (stabiliser) bushes and links
• Intermediate steering shaft universal joint

Practical tip: if there’s a clunk over bumps or vague steering, have a tech check tie rods and control arm bushes first, inspect the column U‑joint for binding, and confirm the rack has no internal play. If the rack mounts are loose or the housing is worn, the OEM remedy is rack replacement rather than fitting bushes. Always finish with a wheel alignment.

Technical sources referenced (no external links provided): Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog (S210 Crown, Steering Column & Steering Gear sections), Toyota Crown S210 Repair Manual (2015–2018) – Steering: Electric Power Steering, Toyota GSIC/TIS service information for S210 platform.

Popular questions about 2017 Toyota Crown steering bushes

Do 2017 Toyota Crowns have steering rack bushes I can replace?
No. The S210 Crown’s steering rack is solid‑mounted and supplied as a complete unit. Toyota doesn’t list separate rack bushes for this model, so there’s nothing to press out and replace like older setups.

What usually causes steering play or a clunk if it’s not the bushes?
Most commonly it’s worn inner or outer tie rod ends, tired lower control arm bushes, or sway bar bushes/links. Less often it’s the intermediate shaft U‑joint or internal rack wear. A proper inspection on a hoist will pinpoint it quickly.

Can I fit aftermarket polyurethane steering rack bushes to a 2017 Crown?
Not realistically. Aftermarket rack bush kits aren’t commonly made for the S210, and retrofitting universal bushes isn’t recommended — it can affect EPS feel, NVH and calibration. Stick with OEM‑style repairs and replace the rack if mounting or internal play is found.